Getting Started Podcast · March 2026

Starting Community Through Soccer with FC Monmouth

James DavisFC MonmouthHosted by Dan Pace

Episode summary

James describes what running a rapidly expanding club really involves beyond recruiting players: business operations, sponsorship development, marketing, and volunteer coordination. He shares how FC Monmouth recovered from the pandemic, earned national recognition including a women's team named national team of the week, and built fan engagement through themed nights and community partnerships. A major theme is preparing local businesses for the FIFA World Cup coming to the region and the projected billions in economic development around it.

Challenges discussed

  • Leading an organization at 19
  • Rebuilding after COVID-19
  • Turning a global event into local opportunity
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